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9INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXADDING ADDERLINK INFINITY UNITS When new ALIF transmitters and receivers are added to a netw

10INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXBASIC STEPS FOR A NEW CONFIGURATIONWhen adding and conguring new devices using an A.I.M. s

11INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXTHE DASHBOARD TABThe Dashboard is your main point of contact for checking and changing the

12INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXDashboard > SettingsClick the Settings option below the Dashboard tab.The Settings secti

13INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXDashboard > Settings > Transmitters Dashboard > Settings > ReceiversThis page a

14INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXDashboard > Settings > ServersThis page is used to congure redundant operation for t

15INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXDashboard > Settings > TimeThis page deals with all time related settings for the ins

16INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXDashboard > BackupYou can schedule backup copies of the A.I.M. database (containing all

17INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXDashboard > UpdatesUpgrade AIM SoftwareIf you have downloaded an update le for A.I.M. s

18INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXDashboard > Event LogThis page lists events that have occurred within the A.I.M. system.

INSTALLATION1CONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXIntroductionA.I.M. basics ...

19INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXChannels > View ChannelsThis page lists all channels that currently exist within the A.I

20INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXChannels > Add or Congure a ChannelFrom the View Channels page, you can add a new chann

21INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXChannels > Add or Congure Channel GroupChannel groups allow easy permission-granting fo

22INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXTHE RECEIVERS TABThe Receivers tab shows a paginated table of all receiver devices within t

23INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXReceivers > Congure ReceiverFrom the View Receivers page, you can congure details for

24INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXReceivers > Add Receiver Group or Congure GroupFrom the View Receiver Groups page, you

25INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXTHE TRANSMITTERS TABThe Transmitters tab shows a paginated table of all transmitter devices

26INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXTransmitters > Congure TransmitterWhen you click for a particular transmitter, this p

27INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXTransmitters > Congure New TransmitterThis page is displayed whenever a new transmitter

28INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXTHE SERVERS TABThe Servers tab shows a table of all servers within the A.I.M. network. Clic

INSTALLATION2CONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXAdderLink Innity transmitter and receiver units allow multiple remote users to access host

29INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXTHE USERS TABThe Users tab shows a paginated table of all users within the A.I.M. network.

30INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXUsers > Add User or Congure User pageFrom the View Users page, you can add a new user o

31INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXUsers > Add User Group or Congure Group pageFrom the View User Groups page, you can cre

32INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXUsers > Active DirectoryTo simplify integration alongside existing systems within organi

33INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXTHE PRESETS TABPresets enable multiple actions to be pre-dened so that they can be initiat

34INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXPresets > Add or Congure Presets pageFrom the Presets page, you can add a new preset or

35INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXTHE STATISTICS TABThe Statistics tab provides an opportunity to view a range of real-time d

36INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXFor non-admin users, the On-Screen Display provides a clear way to choose and access multip

37INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXTHE LOCAL OSD SCREENOnce logged in, the list of channels for which you have permission are

38INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEX5 The Remote OSD for the chosen ALIF receiver will be displayed. Remote OSDs always have a

INSTALLATION3CONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXA.I.M. BASICSChannelsThink of a channel as a ‘virtual transmitter’. It is virtual because th

39INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXThis chapter contains a variety of information, including the following:• Getting assistan

40INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXAPPENDIX A - Tips for success when networking ALIF units ALIF units use multiple strategies

41INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXConguring the switches and devicesThe layout is vital but so too is the conguration:• En

42INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXAPPENDIX B - TroubleshootingProblem: The video image of the ALIF receiver shows horizontal

43INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXProblem: A.I.M. cannot locate working ALIF units.There are a few possible causes:• The ALI

44INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXAPPENDIX C - Redundant servers: Setting up and swapping outThis appendix contains two main

45INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXSwapping out an A.I.M. serverOnce ALIF devices have been congured to run with an A.I.M. se

46INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXAPPENDIX D - GlossaryInternet Group Management ProtocolWhere an ALIF transmitter is require

47INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXSpanning Tree Protocol (STP)In order to build a robust network, it is necessary to include

48INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXForwarding modesIn essence, the job of a layer 2 switch is to transfer as fast as possible,

INSTALLATION4CONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXActive DirectoryTo streamline administration even further, A.I.M. supports Active Directory.

49INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXAPPENDIX E - A.I.M. APIThe A.I.M. API provides access for external applications to key rout

50INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXlogoutThis method was last updated in API version 1, and is compatible with API requests fr

51INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXget_devices (continued)- for each device: - attribute: item (e.g. 17th device) - d_id (

52INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXget_devices (continued) <con_control>1</con_control> <con

53INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXget_channels (continued)- for each channel: - attribute: item (e.g. 17th channel) - c_i

54INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXget_presetsThis method was last updated in API version 1, and is compatible with API reques

55INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXconnect_channelThis method was last updated in API version 2, and is compatible with API re

56INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXdisconnect_channelThis method was last updated in API version 2, and is compatible with API

57INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXSAFETY INFORMATION• For use in dry, oil free indoor environments only.• Warning - live pa

58INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXRADIO FREQUENCY ENERGYAll interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in ord

INSTALLATION5CONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXSUPPLIED ITEMSA.I.M. server unit12V, 5A Power supply plus country-specic mains cablewww.add

59INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXwww.ctxd.com Documentation by:© 2013 Adder Technology LimitedAll trademarks are acknowledge

60INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXHTAActive Directory 4,32BBase DN 15Browserssupported 8CCable specnull modem 41Channelad

6INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXCONNECTIONSThe A.I.M. server unit is supplied fully pre-loaded and permits no local user int

7INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXwww.adder.comAdderLinkADMADMUSRUSRUNCUNCETH1ETH1ETH2ETH2PWRPWRMANAGEMENT SERVERFRONT PANEL I

8INSTALLATIONCONFIGURATIONOPERATIONFURTHERINFORMATIONINDEXThis section covers conguration of the AdderLink Innity Manager Suite for administrators.